Catholic Education Careers in the Diocese of Arlington
Looking for a career in Catholic education? Take a look at the job opportunities in our Diocese of Arlington schools. Learn more about how to apply and the benefits of working for the diocese.
Principal Openings
Catholic School Educator - Application Information
The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Arlington are an essential component in the educational ministry of the Church. Our teachers are committed to providing an education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ where Catholic doctrine and values, and academic excellence prepare each student for a life of faith, service and integrity.
Thank you for your interest in Catholic education in the Diocese of Arlington. Please contact the Office of Catholic Schools if you have any questions about the application process.
Catholic School Educator - Application Information
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Once the online application is completed, the following items must be submitted to the Office of Catholic Schools either by email to [email protected] OR at the following address:
Diocese of Arlington
Office of Catholic Schools
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 503
Arlington, VA 22203
1. Request official transcripts be sent from your college to the Office of Catholic Schools.
2. Send a copy of your current teaching license. (Virginia or out of state)
3. Request a reference from your pastor/minister using the form below.
4. Request two professional references (one from your most recent employer or from a supervising professor) using the form below.
5. Include a signed copy of the Witness Statement (see forms list below).
While salaries can vary from school to school, we are including the beginning salary for elementary and secondary teachers.
Beginning Salary for Teachers
For 2026-2027 it is $43,423 for a bachelor’s degree and $44,923 for a master’s.
Finally, while the Office of Catholic Schools can in no way guarantee you a position, openings do occur regularly. If you are hired by one of the schools of the Diocese, you will be required to attend an orientation session which is held in mid-August. This session offers faculty members who are new to the Diocese an opportunity to learn about our mission as Catholic educators and to become familiar with personnel policies and benefit programs available to school employees. Your principal will inform you of the date, time and location.
Application Forms (Teacher, Principal, Head of School)
Benefits
Our benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement plan, and a pension plan. Please visit our Benefits Office to learn more about the diocese's benefits package.
Interested in teaching? Looking to switch careers? Watch the video and check out the open positions!
Careers in Catholic School Education FAQ
You do not need to be certified to be hired, but you do need to start working toward certification at a rate of 6 semester credits per year. You have a choice of Virginia licensure or the VCEA (Virginia Catholic Education Association) license. For a VCEA license we require 6 credits in education, the statutory requirements that are also required by Virginia and the VCEA Initial Application. You are required to be eligible for a VCEA license by the end of your first year.
To be hired at one of our schools you are required to complete and submit all paperwork listed on the current webpage above under the headings Catholic School Educator – Application Information and Application Forms (Teacher, Principal, Head of School).
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Regarding your references, we do understand that many applicants do not want their current employers to know they are looking for a new position until they receive an offer. Therefore, for professional references please ask previous employers or supervisors. If you have done volunteer work, you can also ask a supervisor for a professional reference. We require two professional references.
For the pastor/clergy reference, it is not absolutely necessary to get the reference from your pastor, but it must be from a priest that can verify that you are a Catholic in good standing with the Church. If you are not Catholic, you must get a reference from the head of your church indicating that you are a member in good standing.
All teachers must have certification even if they only work part time.
Substitutes do not apply through the Diocese; they apply directly to the schools they substitute for. Please contact the schools in which you have an interest. Subs will be required to present proof of a current negative TB test and most likely be asked to submit a resume and references. If they have not already gone through the background check process, that will need to be done as well.
Most principals start interviewing and hiring February through June, although sometimes that can be extended through the summer.
Yes, if you have your application paperwork submitted to the Office of Catholic Schools, please contact any of our schools regarding their openings and let them know that you are in the application process and are interested in their openings.
Virginia requires 180 points for renewal. These points must be accumulated within the past 5 years by way of college coursework and/or professional development. New requirements for renewal include a copy of your CPR/First Aid/AED certificate and a certificate of completion of the Civics Module for those whose endorsement is MS of HS history, social studies, or economics. Please see the Virginia Department of Education website for full details.
We can accept unofficial transcripts or photocopies of transcripts for your application, but if hired, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
